Couple battling cancer both die on same day
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
New Miss Wisconsin 2022; previous title holder now Miss America
Kylene Spanbauer, previously Miss Harbor Cities 2022, has been crowned Miss Wisconsin 2022. Grace Stanke, the previous title holder, was named Miss America 2023 and cannot continue serving as Miss Wisconsin.
Kylene Spanbauer, previously Miss Harbor Cities 2022, has been crowned Miss Wisconsin 2022. Grace Stanke, the previous title holder, was named Miss America 2023 and cannot continue serving as Miss Wisconsin.
Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
'Dry January' brings benefits but beware a 'boozy December' in the lead-up, experts say
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
American Red Cross; blood donation opportunities Dec. 26 - Jan. 2
As the final holiday rush arrives, the American Red Cross asks donors to shake up their holiday plans and give blood or platelets now and throughout the end of the year.
As the final holiday rush arrives, the American Red Cross asks donors to shake up their holiday plans and give blood or platelets now and throughout the end of the year.
China estimates 250 million people caught COVID-19 since end of 'zero-COVID' policy: report
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
FDA changes Plan B label, says emergency contraceptive won't cause abortion
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
US military personnel around the globe will no longer be required to get COVID-19 vaccine
The mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.
The mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.
Italian police use Lamborghini to race kidneys to transplant recipients
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
Waukesha woman set on fire by stranger thriving 2 years after attack
Amber Fuller remembers so much about the morning of Sept. 2, 2020. It was a beautiful late summer morning and Fuller, a massage therapist, was walking her two dogs around her Waukesha neighborhood before leaving for work. She would not make it to her appointments that day.
Amber Fuller remembers so much about the morning of Sept. 2, 2020. It was a beautiful late summer morning and Fuller, a massage therapist, was walking her two dogs around her Waukesha neighborhood before leaving for work. She would not make it to her appointments that day.
This is how long it should take to fall asleep
Experts say diet and exercise are critical in obtaining a good night's rest.
Experts say diet and exercise are critical in obtaining a good night's rest.
Here’s how long it’ll take you to get frostbite as wind chills dip below zero
Frostbite can happen in minutes and affects any exposed skin area, especially on your fingers, toes, nose and ears. It occurs when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during frigid conditions.
Frostbite can happen in minutes and affects any exposed skin area, especially on your fingers, toes, nose and ears. It occurs when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during frigid conditions.
No Surprises Act; protections gap exposed by ambulance bill
The No Surprises Act brought sweeping consumer protections to medical billing, yet one heart-attack survivor in West Allis tells Contact 6 he’s surprised by what the law does not cover.
The No Surprises Act brought sweeping consumer protections to medical billing, yet one heart-attack survivor in West Allis tells Contact 6 he’s surprised by what the law does not cover.
COVID's impact on mental health; Milwaukee psychologist shares his story
As we?near three years since the start of the pandemic, we are learning new information about the mental toll from COVID-19.
As we?near three years since the start of the pandemic, we are learning new information about the mental toll from COVID-19.
COVID's impact on mental health; Milwaukee psychologist shares his story
As we near three years since the start of the pandemic, we are learning new information about the mental toll from COVID-19.
As we near three years since the start of the pandemic, we are learning new information about the mental toll from COVID-19.
FDA weighs new guidance about risks of LASIK eye surgery
The FDA wants LASIK patients to know more about the risks of the popular eye surgery, but doctors say the agency
The FDA wants LASIK patients to know more about the risks of the popular eye surgery, but doctors say the agency
Your holiday dinner may contain thousands of microplastic particles, researchers say
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Milwaukee St. Francis Hospital labor/delivery to close, prompting protests
The labor and delivery unit at St. Francis Hospital is set to accept its last patients Wednesday. It was the only hospital where you could have a child on Milwaukee's south side.
The labor and delivery unit at St. Francis Hospital is set to accept its last patients Wednesday. It was the only hospital where you could have a child on Milwaukee's south side.
Milwaukee St. Francis Hospital labor/delivery to close, prompting protests
The labor and delivery unit at S. Francis. Hospital is set to close in time for Christmas. It was the only hospital where you could have a child on Milwaukee's south side.
The labor and delivery unit at S. Francis. Hospital is set to close in time for Christmas. It was the only hospital where you could have a child on Milwaukee's south side.
Children's medication shortage: Doctors explain what parents should do amid 'tripledemic'
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.